National Council of La Raza president Janet Murguia, left, speaks before Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, gives his keynote address at the National Council of La Raza annual convention in San Diego, Calif., Monday, July 14, 2008. less

National Council of La Raza president Janet Murguia, left, speaks before Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, gives his keynote address at the National Council of La Raza annual ... more

Photo: DENIS POROY / AP

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Actress-activist Eva Longoria, 37, California

Actress-activist Eva Longoria, 37, California

Photo: Evan Agostini / Associated Press

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State Rep. Rafael Anchia, 43, Democrat, Texas

State Rep. Rafael Anchia, 43, Democrat, Texas

Photo: Marjorie Kamys Cotera / Texas Tribune

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Political consultant Hector Barajas, 40, Republican, California

Political consultant Hector Barajas, 40, Republican, California

Photo: Sacramento Bee/MCT

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U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, 33, Republican, Washington

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, 33, Republican, Washington

Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press

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George Prescott Garnica Bush, 36, Austin, Texas

George Prescott Garnica Bush, 36, Austin, Texas

Photo: Tim Fischer / Midland Reporter-Telegram

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George W. Bush, from left, George P. Bush and George H.W. Bush had a moment onstage together at A Celebration of Reading, Barbara Bush's annual fundraiser for literacy causes.

George W. Bush, from left, George P. Bush and George H.W. Bush had a moment onstage together at A Celebration of Reading, Barbara Bush's annual fundraiser for literacy causes.

Photo: David Shutts / David Shutts

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San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, 37, Democrat, Texas

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, 37, Democrat, Texas

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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State Rep. Joaquín Castro, 37, Democrat, Texas

State Rep. Joaquín Castro, 37, Democrat, Texas

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Joaquin Castro left, introduces his twin brother and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro during the the 2012 Texas Democratic Party State Convention June 8, 2012, in Houston.

Joaquin Castro left, introduces his twin brother and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro during the the 2012 Texas Democratic Party State Convention June 8, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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U.S. Senate nominee Ted Cruz, 41, Republican, Texas

U.S. Senate nominee Ted Cruz, 41, Republican, Texas

Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Sheriff Adrian Garcia, 51, Democrat, Texas

Sheriff Adrian Garcia, 51, Democrat, Texas

Photo: Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle

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State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna, 34, Democrat, Texas

State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna, 34, Democrat, Texas

Photo: Erich Schlegel / Houston Chronicle

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Bettina Inclán, Director of Hispanic Outreach for the Republican National Committee, 32, Florida

Bettina Inclán, Director of Hispanic Outreach for the Republican National Committee, 32, Florida

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U.S. Rep. Raúl Labrador, 44, Republican, Idaho

U.S. Rep. Raúl Labrador, 44, Republican, Idaho

Photo: Alex Brandon / AP

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Former Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado, 45, Republican, California

Former Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado, 45, Republican, California

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State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, 42, Democrat, Texas

State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, 42, Democrat, Texas

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Gov. Susana Martinez, 53, Republican, New Mexico

Gov. Susana Martinez, 53, Republican, New Mexico

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State Sen. Alejandro "Alex" Padilla, 39, Democrat, California

State Sen. Alejandro "Alex" Padilla, 39, Democrat, California

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Assembly Speaker John Pérez, 42, Democrat, California

Assembly Speaker John Pérez, 42, Democrat, California

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State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, 36, Democrat, New York

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, 36, Democrat, New York

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, 41, Republican, Florida

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, 41, Republican, Florida

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Gov. Brian Sandoval, 49, Republican, Nevada

Gov. Brian Sandoval, 49, Republican, Nevada

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U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, 54, Democrat, California

U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, 54, Democrat, California

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Top Ten: Latino rising stars in American politics

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Each week, Texas on the Potomac gives you a second glimpse at the most popular posts on our site. Here are your ten favorite posts for the week of Aug. 19 to Aug. 25:

1. Red October redux? John Cornyn demands answers from Pentagon on Russian sub in Gulf of Mexico: Cornyn, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Comittee, is concerned with the risks the Russian sub could pose to the national security. Rick Dunham reports>>

2. 20 Latino political rising stars of 2012: Both political parties are highlighting their Latino stars as they seek to maximize their Hispanic support. Here is our list of 20 Latinos who will change the face of American politics over the next 20 years. Rick Dunham reports >>

3. ‘Crazy county judge’ makes Lubbock a national laughingstock: “It’s really up to Judge (Tom) Head to do the right thing and resign and stop embarrassing Lubbock County,” Lubbock County Democratic chair Kenny Ketner told CNN. “I wish we were getting worldwide attention for something better than a crazy county judge. But what are you going to do?” Rick Dunham reports >>

4. John Cornyn gives Todd Akin a 24-hour ultimatum: We want you out! In a desperate attempt to keep his party in contention for a Missouri Senate seat against the most vulnerable Democratic incumbent in the nation, Texas Sen. John Cornyn did just about everything he could do to force congressman Todd Akin, winner of his party’s Senate nomination, to drop out of the race. Rick Dunham reports >>

6. Texas lawmakers join Obama, Romney in tributes to Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, had close ties to Texas, and public officials from Texas — and everywhere — offered heart-felt tributes to the space explorer following the announcement of his death late today. Texas on the Potomac reports >>

8. Rush Limbaugh chides Sheila Jackson Lee on Mars comment, ends up lost in space:Rush Limbaugh apparently loves to tell the story about Sheila Jackson Lee’s alleged comment some 15 years ago about Neil Armstrong planting the U.S. flag on Mars. Whether that statement is fact or legend is in some dispute — but you can’t dispute that Limbaugh made a couple of boo-boos in his minute-long riff about the Houston congresswoman. Rick Dunham reports >>

9. Six reasons why Todd Akin’s ‘legitimate rape’ remark could haunt the GOP: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney quickly disavowed the comments as “inexcusable,” and a chorus of Republicans attempted to put distance between the party and its Missouri Senate nominee. But it won’t be easy.Rick Dunham reports >>

10. Romney drops birth certificate joke on Obama (Wink, wink): At roughly the same time running mate Paul Ryan talked about being part of a “campaign of ideas” and what a “principled vision” Mitt Romney proposes, Romney dropped a birth certificate joke at a campaign stop in Michigan.